KW V3 or STaSIS Tracksport
12-20-2006, 05:26 PM
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What do you plan on doing with the car ?
I've had KW V1 with H-sports for two years now.
I really like them but unless you plan on tracking your car COs might not be needed.
I really like them but unless you plan on tracking your car COs might not be needed.
12-20-2006, 06:31 PM
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#1 KW does not have any suggested setting (I have been trying to find this info for a friend of
mine, but no luck, i have also asked another AW'er, he is on KW V3, he told me the same thing! so just because of that forget it!
Go with Stasis Tracksports, I have rode in one with tracksport, 550/650 on sport valving, it is absolutely very comfy and yet the ride is very good, eliminate alot of body roll and not overly stiff!
Take Stasis's offer, christmas sale 15% off, you wont be disappointed! $1610.00
and if you want to step up to the best/comfy/trackable/streetable suspension, go for Ohlins
Go with Stasis Tracksports, I have rode in one with tracksport, 550/650 on sport valving, it is absolutely very comfy and yet the ride is very good, eliminate alot of body roll and not overly stiff!
Take Stasis's offer, christmas sale 15% off, you wont be disappointed! $1610.00
and if you want to step up to the best/comfy/trackable/streetable suspension, go for Ohlins
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12-21-2006, 03:56 AM
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Very happy with my KW V3 for RS4
I have the KW V3 for the RS4. Spring rates are apparantly about 8 pct stiffer than for the S4. Front springs about 800 pounds, rear springs about 500 pounds.
I have made the rebound setting of the front shocks adjustable by remote control. This is useful for me as I do a lot driving over 100 mph here in Europe and then its nice to have stiffer rebound which would be too stiff for roads with a poor surface.
The small displacement compression adjustment is very effective in compensating for tire wall stiffnes of the rear wheels. I used to have Michelin Pilot Sport tires and with the initial compression setting the ride in the back seat was better than stock. When I changed to Michelin PS2 tires, the tires were stiffer and the ride in the back became harsher. 2 clicks of the compression adjustment and the ride was super again. I have never changed the front compression settings from the initially recommended settings. The rebound settings I use in front are significantly stiffer than the intial settings. I have never changed the rear rebound settings
For me the biggest plus is the increase in the sharpness of the steering. When I went from stock to Eibach springs the steering became noticeably sharper. However going to the V3 the steering took an even bigger jump in sharpness and precision.
Everyone who drives the car is impressed with the steering.
I still have the stock rear sway bar and I don't seem to have any roll problems.
I have not driven any Stasis suspension cars so I cannot make a comparison
I have made the rebound setting of the front shocks adjustable by remote control. This is useful for me as I do a lot driving over 100 mph here in Europe and then its nice to have stiffer rebound which would be too stiff for roads with a poor surface.
The small displacement compression adjustment is very effective in compensating for tire wall stiffnes of the rear wheels. I used to have Michelin Pilot Sport tires and with the initial compression setting the ride in the back seat was better than stock. When I changed to Michelin PS2 tires, the tires were stiffer and the ride in the back became harsher. 2 clicks of the compression adjustment and the ride was super again. I have never changed the front compression settings from the initially recommended settings. The rebound settings I use in front are significantly stiffer than the intial settings. I have never changed the rear rebound settings
For me the biggest plus is the increase in the sharpness of the steering. When I went from stock to Eibach springs the steering became noticeably sharper. However going to the V3 the steering took an even bigger jump in sharpness and precision.
Everyone who drives the car is impressed with the steering.
I still have the stock rear sway bar and I don't seem to have any roll problems.
I have not driven any Stasis suspension cars so I cannot make a comparison
12-21-2006, 06:06 AM
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I have KW V3 and love them...
Very well made. Novitec who is a Ferrari tuner uses rebranded KW's on their 430's and 360's. In Europe this is a very well known brand with much racing history. I highly recomend them!